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    Memorial

    Haughton

    Haughton

    Source: Copyright Richard Pursehouse

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    Current Location

    Gnosall Road, Haughton, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST18 9EX, England

    OS Grid Reference

    SJ 86421 20555

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    Type of Memorial
    Cross
    WMR Reference Number
    29058
    Description
    Three stepped, eight sided base surmounted by plinth of base block and cross. Inverted arrow carved between bars of cross.
    Inscription
    Base: WENT THE DAY WELL/ WE DIED AND NEVER KNEW / BUT WELL OR ILL / ENGLAND WE DIED FOR YOU / (Names) 1939-1945 / (Name) /THIS MEMORIAL WAS/ RESITED DURING/ THE SILVER JUBILEE OF/ QUEEN ELIZABETH II IN 1977
    War
    First World War (1914-1918)
    Number Commemorated
    10
    Died
    10
    Information shown
    Surname
    Order of names
    Alphabetical by surname
    War
    Second World War (1939-1945)
    Number Commemorated
    1
    Died
    1
    Information shown
    Surname, rank, forename
    Maker(s)
    • Mr W. D. Carroe, Designer

    • Messrs. Clarey and Wright of Ipswich, Stone Carver

    Maintenance History
    CLEANED SOME YEARS PRIOR TO 2000. Sandstone has weathered.

    Ceremonies

    Unveiled

    6th April 1920

    Dedicated

    6th April 1920

    Rev. R. St. C. Page, the new Vicar of Sleighfordd

    Previous Location(s)

    Haughton, Stafford, Staffordshire, England

    Year of move

    1977

    Reason for move

    Memorial moved to the other side of the road (90 metres) in during Silver Jubilee year of Queen Elizabeth II in 1977. because of a new building programme.

    Components

    Cross

    Height: 3.6 metres


    Made from: Stone - Clipsham


    Condition: Poor


    Plinth

    Height: 110 cm

    Width: 92 cm


    Made from: Stone - Clipsham


    Condition: Good


    • Staffordshire Advertiser - Saturday 10 April 1920 WAR MEMORIAL AT HAUGHTON. (list of names)
    • Staffordshire Newsletter - Friday 13 February 1976 Planning request for moving War Memorial